Episode 9 recap: Lu Xingyan and Shen Xingruo's Breakup Relationship Exposed
In Episode 9, after careful consideration, Lu Xingyan decides to have a private conversation with Shen Xingruo. He reminds her to be mindful of her words and actions during the recording of the show. After all, they initially intended to leverage their "couple" status to boost the show's appeal. If the media catches any inappropriate interactions between them, it could negatively impact the show's ratings and reputation. Shen Xingruo feels that her relationship with Evan is just normal friendship and is displeased by Lu Xingyan's "excessive concern." She emphasizes that she is an independent individual and should not be seen as an extension of Lu Xingyan.
As the program enters its second week, a special date day is set. This time, the date activities are tailored based on each guest's performance from the previous week. Chen Zhu and Xu Chengzhou's task is "silence is golden," where they must not exceed ten sentences in their conversation, with the content up to them. In contrast, He Siyue and Qin Qin need to be "chatty," aiming for at least one hundred exchanges.
Meanwhile, the "double star couple" Lu Xingyan and Shen Xingruo find themselves in an awkward atmosphere during a barbecue gathering at the resort. Due to a misunderstanding from earlier days, their conversations unintentionally carry a hint of sarcasm.
During Chen Zhu and Xu Chengzhou's date, their emotional journey experiences ups and downs before returning to warmth. Chen Zhu erupts in anger, believing Xu Chengzhou met another woman privately, quickly exhausting their precious ten-sentence limit and desperately seeking the director for another chance. Ultimately, in her tenth sentence, she learns that the woman he met was actually her mother, who had been worried about their relationship and sought Xu Chengzhou out for a private conversation, requesting confidentiality. With the misunderstanding cleared, Chen Zhu is moved to tears and tightly hugs Xu Chengzhou, but a mention of "ex-wife" sparks another minor dispute, leaving the production team both amused and exasperated, realizing that even rules can't suppress genuine emotions.
Qin Qin and He Siyue's pairing shows significant improvement. He Siyue takes the initiative by tapping into Qin Qin's expertise in law, using a friend’s case as a starting point to seek her professional opinion. Qin Qin shines in her field, patiently answering questions, and they collaborate seamlessly, successfully completing their task and earning the director's praise. Outside of the show, He Siyue remembers Qin Qin mentioning the re-release of "Roman Holiday" and prepares movie tickets, inviting her to celebrate together after filming.
In the cinema, they share popcorn, and their hands inadvertently touch; though they quickly pull away, a sense of shyness and sweetness quietly blossoms between them.
As for Lu Xingyan and Shen Xingruo, this recording becomes a moment of resolution for their emotional ties. It turns out that their breakup years ago stemmed from a beautiful misunderstanding. Although Shen Xingruo accepted a proposal during the show, it was mainly to avoid putting Lu Xingyan in a difficult position. She later returned the ring and revealed her plans to study abroad in Germany.
Lu Xingyan is shocked to realize he was the last to know, lamenting the lack of trust between them. Fortunately, before Shen Xingruo leaves the country, they clarify the misunderstanding and embark on a long-distance relationship. Each time Lu Xingyan visits Germany, he records their moments together, until a miscommunication leads him to mistakenly believe Evan is too close to Shen Xingruo, impulsively causing a stir.
Once the truth is revealed, Lu Xingyan's recklessness results in Shen Xingruo missing a significant opportunity, and with her complex feelings about marriage, she ultimately decides to break up. Now, reunited on the show, they rekindle old feelings while facing the challenge of rebuilding trust and making decisions about their future.
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